Type
self-fertile, yellow-fleshed freestone
Nectarine variety
Fantasia Nectarine
Fantasia produces large, attractive fruit with yellow flesh and a rich, tangy-sweet flavor. It is a well-known late-season nectarine.
Season
late summer
Best for
fresh eating, canning
About Fantasia
Fantasia is a large, yellow-fleshed freestone nectarine with bright red blush and rich flavor. It is a well-known late-season cultivar for home orchards.
Growing Fantasia Nectarine
Fantasia is self-fertile and should be thinned heavily to prevent small fruit and limb breakage. Watch closely for peach leaf curl and brown rot, and harvest when the ground color is yellow and the fruit has a slight give.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all nectarine, see the complete guide.
How to grow NectarineOther nectarine varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.